No matter what defense the Detroit Lakes boys' basketball team threw at the visiting Moorhead Spuds, their shots were consistently sinking.

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A high shooting percentage, combined with an inside-outside scoring attack of post Wes Anderson and guard Matt Fernholz, enabled the Spuds (3-5) to cruise to an 89-67 victory over the Lakers (4-5) Tuesday inside Ralph Anderson Gym.

"We tried to get some pressure on them defensively, we tried s our zone, our 1-3-1, but they were making their tough shots," said DL head coach Robb Flint. "We didn't hit many of our outside shots."

The Spuds had 10 different scorers, while Fernholz did his damage from beyond the three-point line with five to key his 19 points. Anderson played also well in the paint with 12 field goals and 24 points.

The Lakers had their own scoring machine in junior post Josh Stalberger, who racked up a season-high 30 points, including a pair of treys.

Stalberger has hit for double digits in his last four games and is starting to emerge as a potent scoring threat.

"Josh has played extremely well," Flint said. "He is playing with a lot of confidence and we need to find ways to get him the ball. His footwork has been good and he's just playing a step above everyone else."

The Spuds employed a versatile offensive scoring attack, with a penetrating style of game to open up the perimeter and force the ball inside to Anderson, where he finished off plenty of opportunities.